Margaret Mead wrote: “The closet friends I have made all through my life have been people who grew up close to a loved and loving grandmother or grandfather.” In part, she attributed the strong bond between grandchildren and grandparents to the fact that they are united against a “common enemy” the parents. It begins to dawn […]
Every now and then a song comes along that speaks to our hearts “Babies Don’t Keep” is one of them. I’m not sure who the author is but I do know that Betty Jean Robinson recorded it many years ago. When I was a young mother I routinely quoted the words to “Babies Don’t Keep” throughout the day especially […]
Reblogged from JenPenM: Since Jeremy is tall enough to stand up in the pool and have his head above water, we often let him put on his life vest and swim out there by himself or with his friend Justin from next door. I can see the entire pool from my kitchen and living room […]
Hip, Hip, Hooray! There’s a baby girl coming in May and she is my granddaughter. There’s something about interacting with a baby that ignites something magical in all of us. isn’t there? They stare at us with inquisitive eyes and they are curious about everything that is happening in their world. We look into their eyes and we remember a time before, when […]
To realize the value of a sister or brother ask someone who doesn’t have one. To realize the value of ten years ask a newly divorced couple. To realize the value of four years ask a graduate. To realize the value of one year ask a student who has failed a final exam. To realize the value of […]
What is more appropriate than birth for our beginning? A new child in the world offers a rich opportunity to honor the baby, the parents, the space where they will live, the already-existing siblings, the grandparents and extended family and friends. The actual birth process itself as well as preparation for it already creates special moments. As […]
Sometimes living with a toddler can seem like you are living in Seuss Landing? We all know how exhausting a toddler can be for both parents and grandparents. One of the best things you can do for your children is pinch hit when they need it and your schedule permits. Of course, you’ll also have to […]
The beginning of a baby’s life can be captured on sonograms. I think that is pretty awesome. Making a college of girls and boys sonograms can be a fun way to create a keepsake. A photo of a sonograms also reminds me how advanced technology is. We seem to take technology for granted these days. Don’t we? I remember when the first […]
I often wonder what would happen if our children really knew our stories really knew our lives would they be surprised by our choices? Would they grieve our mistakes? Might our struggles, dreams, our failures and successes, somehow help heal some of the disappointments in their own lives? Would they or Could they learn from our mistakes? Some of my […]
Hold your breath and make a wish then Count to three! Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination. Take a look and you’ll see into your imagination. We’ll begin with a spin traveling in the world of creation. What we’ll see will defy explanation. If you want to view paradise simply look […]
